Proverbs 22:6 · KJV
Proverbs 22:6
Train Up a Child
Proverbs 22:6 offers wisdom for parents: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Early foundations shape a whole life.
Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
What Proverbs 22:6 means
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." The proverb points to the lasting power of early direction — the values and faith planted in childhood tend to hold across a lifetime.
It is one of the most-quoted verses on parenting, encouraging parents to invest patiently in their children's character and faith, trusting that early training bears fruit long after. A favourite for dedications and family life.
Key verse
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 · KJV — Early training shapes a lifetime.
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A prayer from Proverbs 22:6
Lord, help me train the children in my life in Your ways with patience and love, trusting that the foundation laid now will hold for a lifetime. Amen.
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What does Proverbs 22:6 mean?
Proverbs 22:6 offers wisdom for parents: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Early foundations shape a whole life.
What is Proverbs 22:6 about?
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." The proverb points to the lasting power of early direction — the values and faith planted in childhood tend to hold across a lifetime.
What is the key verse in Proverbs 22:6?
Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Is Proverbs 22:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Proverbs 22:6 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.